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Marquette volleyball's 2020-2021 season came to an abrupt ending after COVID-19 complications (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette’s weekend series canceled

Molly Gretzlock, Assistant Sports Editor • March 13, 2021

The No. 24 Marquette volleyball team's weekend matchup against Xavier University has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues within Marquette’s program, according to an announcement from the BIG EAST Conference...

The women's soccer team huddles during Marquette's 5-0 win over Chicago State. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer falls to Butler for its first loss this season

John Leuzzi, Sports Audio Producer • March 11, 2021

Marquette women's soccer team suffered a setback Thursday afternoon, losing on the road to Butler 1-0 for their first loss of the season. The Bulldogs came out striking as forward Anja Savich and midfielder...

Sophomore guard D.J. Carton (21) throws down an aggressive dunk in the first half of the team's first-round matchup against Georgetown on Wednesday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s season ends with 68-49 loss to Georgetown at MSG

Matt Yeazel, Sports Reporter • March 10, 2021

The Golden Eagles traveled to Madison Square Garden in New York Wednesday to play in their first-round game in the 2021 BIG EAST Tournament. They matched up with the Georgetown Hoyas, and came away with...

First-year forward Beto Soto looks on during the squad's game against Loyola Chicago earlier this season. Soto had the best scoring opportunity of the day for the Golden Eagles on Wednesday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette, Butler draw in Indianapolis

Sam Arco, Sports Reporter • March 10, 2021

The Marquette men's soccer team could not find the back of the net Wednesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (4-1-1, 1-1-1 BIG EAST) and Butler Bulldogs (1-4-1, 1-0-1 BIG EAST) played their way to a scoreless...

Lauren Van Kleunen (42) being introduced prior to Marquette's 89-40 win over Providence on Dec. 4 2020. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Hard work pays off for Van Kleunen, redshirt senior embraces leadership role

John Leuzzi, Sports Audio Producer • March 9, 2021
Now in her fifth season, forward Lauren Van Kleunen has served as a leader on the court and in the Marquette community during her time with the Golden Eagles.
Kacper Chrapczynski (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick (Photo courtesy of U.S. Soccer Development Academy.)

First-years reunite after time with Sockers FC

Nick Galle, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2021
For first-year defender Joey Fitzgerald and first-year forward Kacper Chrapcynski, their relationship started years before making their way to Milwaukee.
Megan Lund (6) attempts a serve in Marquette's sweep over DePaul Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lund proves that not all dreams are laid out on a clean-cut path

Molly Gretzlock, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2021
Sophomore Megan Lund wanted to attend a college that challenged her academically, with Marquette fitting into that equation. She then looked to continue on with her volleyball career.
Senior goalie Sophia Leva (27) looks on as the team practices down at Valley Fields (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Goalkeepers use their position to better the team, push one another

Jackson Gross, Sports Reporter • March 9, 2021
The Marquette women's lacrosse team has two talented goalkeepers on their roster this season, Juliana Horning and Sophia Leva. While others may see it as a position where they battle to be better than the other, they use it to their advantage.
Redshirt first-year attacker Devon Cowan (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Villanova Feb. 27 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Only the beginning for redshirt first-year Devon Cowan

Jack Lewandowski, Sports Reporter • March 9, 2021
Redshirt first-year attacker Devon Cowan looks beyond the team's starting record of the 2021 season. The leading offensive scorer has high aspirations for the team.
Fans head back to Fiserv for Marquette's last home game

Fans head back to Fiserv for Marquette’s last home game

Bryan Geenen, Reporter • March 9, 2021
The first game Marquette was able to have fans in was also their last of the season. Their match-up against Xavier was Senior Night, as Marquette's senior were honored at home.
Julian Robinson hits a forehand during practice Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

The 3900-mile gap between grass and hard courts

Julian Robinson joined the the Marquette men's tennis team from overseas in London. He reflects on his training and the transition over to Marquette.
Matt Valente, Sports Reporter • March 9, 2021

Going from a grass court in London, England to hard courts of Milwaukee, redshirt junior Julian Robinson has had to use his swing to get to where he is now. Robinson started playing tennis at age six,...

Jordan King (23) shoots. against UConn in Marquette's loss in the BIG EAST Tournament Final March 8. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

UConn dominates Marquette to win 19th BIG EAST Championship at Mohegan Sun

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • March 8, 2021

After rejoining the BIG EAST July 1, 2020, the No. 1-ranked University of Connecticut Huskies completed their undefeated conference season, winning the program’s 19th BIG EAST title and defeating Marquette...

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